Zesty Thai Tofu Salad with Crunchy Peanuts

Ready in: 15 minutes 🕒
Serves: 6 🍽️
Calories: 131.6 per serving
Rating: ⭐ 4
Category: Soy/Tofu
Keywords: Beans, Thai, Asian, < 15 Mins, Refrigerator

Prepare Tofu:
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- Start by cutting the tofu into small 1cm cubes. This size is perfect for soaking up all the flavors!
Slice and Dice Veggies:
- Halve the onion and then finely slice it.
- Next, cut the carrot and green pepper into thin, matchstick-like strips. These add a delightful crunch to the salad.
Mix the Salad:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed tofu, sliced onion, carrot, and green pepper.
Create the Dressing:
- In a separate jar, make the dressing. Combine finely chopped red chilies, juice from the limes, brown sugar, fish sauce, and the aromatic fresh lemongrass.
- Close the lid tightly and give it a good shake. This will blend all the flavors together.
Marinate and Chill:
- Pour the dressing over the tofu and veggies in the bowl. Mix everything thoroughly, ensuring the dressing coats every piece.
- Cover the bowl and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Serve with a Crunch:
- When you’re ready to enjoy, take the salad out of the fridge.
- Sprinkle the top generously with peanuts. They add a wonderful crunch and nuttiness to each bite.
Enjoy!
- Serve the Spicy Tofu Salad as a refreshing appetizer or a light main course. 🌶️🍲

For an extra kick of spice, leave the seeds in the red chilies. Adjust according to your heat preference.
Make sure to use firm tofu for this recipe. Silken tofu might break apart too easily.
Don’t skip the refrigeration step! It allows the tofu to absorb all the zesty flavors of the dressing.